A road rage incident on U.S. Highway 290 near Jones Road in Jersey Village left one man injured after he was shot in the leg, according to ABC13.
Authorities are investigating the case and seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect.
The Incident
The shooting occurred on the morning of January 28 while Jesus Jiminez was on his way to work. He told ABC13 that a black sedan began driving erratically and attempted to merge into his lane. “He almost hit me,” Jiminez recalled. “Later down 290, I look over, and he is right there, and I was just like, ‘Hey, what were you thinking?'”
Jiminez said his simple gesture provoked a violent response from the other driver. “I remember feeling the bullets fly past my head,” he said.
The gunman fired multiple shots into Jiminez’s truck, striking him in the leg. Images of his vehicle show several bullet holes, highlighting how close he came to a far worse outcome. “As soon as I saw the gun, I just froze,” Jiminez said. “I put my head down and just tried to drive as straight as possible.”
Seeking Medical Help
After being shot, Jiminez managed to drive to a nearby Exxon gas station, where he realized the extent of his injury. “I call my brother. He comes, he puts a belt as a tourniquet on my leg, and we call 911,” he said.
Getting the bullet removed proved challenging due to its location. After nearly two weeks, Jiminez found a surgeon willing to perform the procedure. The injury has significantly impacted his ability to work. “I do roofing, so I have to go up a ladder. I am obviously going to need this to heal,” he told ABC13.
Ongoing Investigation
The shooter remains at large, and Jiminez admitted that fear and anxiety have made it difficult for him to drive again. “Honestly, I am just not in the right mind really since this happened, and I am too scared to drive at all,” he said.
While Jiminez did not get a clear look at the suspect, he recalled seeing a woman in the passenger seat of the black sedan. Unfortunately, the shooting occurred in an area with few businesses, limiting available surveillance footage. Authorities are urging witnesses, particularly those with dash cam footage, to come forward.
The Jersey Village Police Department continues to investigate the case, hoping for leads that will bring the shooter to justice.
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